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<blockquote data-quote="GlockPride" data-source="post: 3931315" data-attributes="member: 12153"><p>Keep in mind that 140 dB of “impact noise” is what OSHA considers “dangerous”. Is that number viable? That data is an older data set. </p><p></p><p>Also, sound (dB) is measured on two scales: A and C scale. The rifle is measured in one, the earplugs in another. So, to correct that, you deduct 7 for “weighting”. So, really, a 31 is allowed to be calculated at 24 dB. Now, that number is achieved in a lab setting with professionals installing the plugs according to ANSI S3.19. Can you put the plugs in every time like a pro? How do you know if you have a good fit? Do the plugs work with your ear canals? </p><p></p><p>The ear muffs are much more consistent, providing you don’t break the seal with glasses, hat or other devices. You should consider a new pair of muffs since you only get one set of ears which tend to degrade with age and potential illnesses and exposure. Do you like a constant ringing that won’t go away? Because that’s tinnitus. No cure, no solution. Once it’s there, barring scientists coming up with a viable solution, it’s there to stay. </p><p></p><p>Hope this helps, please reach out with any questions.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GlockPride, post: 3931315, member: 12153"] Keep in mind that 140 dB of “impact noise” is what OSHA considers “dangerous”. Is that number viable? That data is an older data set. Also, sound (dB) is measured on two scales: A and C scale. The rifle is measured in one, the earplugs in another. So, to correct that, you deduct 7 for “weighting”. So, really, a 31 is allowed to be calculated at 24 dB. Now, that number is achieved in a lab setting with professionals installing the plugs according to ANSI S3.19. Can you put the plugs in every time like a pro? How do you know if you have a good fit? Do the plugs work with your ear canals? The ear muffs are much more consistent, providing you don’t break the seal with glasses, hat or other devices. You should consider a new pair of muffs since you only get one set of ears which tend to degrade with age and potential illnesses and exposure. Do you like a constant ringing that won’t go away? Because that’s tinnitus. No cure, no solution. Once it’s there, barring scientists coming up with a viable solution, it’s there to stay. Hope this helps, please reach out with any questions. [/QUOTE]
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